The PSC-17: Subscale Scores, Reliability, and Factor Structure in a New National Sample

Murphy, John; Bergmann, Paul; Chiang, Cindy; Sturner, Raymond A.; Howard, Barbara J.; Abel, Madelaine R.; Jellinek, Michael S.

doi:10.1542/peds.2016-0038

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“…This represents a more than 2-fold increase relative to what was retrospectively reported for the 12 months prior to the lockdown (13%), in the context of expected levels in the general population samples (5-25% [37]). The lockdown increase up to 34.7% is on the higher threshold of what we predicted, according to prior literature -mostly in adult and adolescent populations-in similar contexts (i.e.…”

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confidence: 54%

COVID-19 Pandemic: Increased risk for psychopathology in Children and Adolescents?

Via¹,

Estrada-Prat²,

Tor³

et al. 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic is prompting multiple stressors -including control strategies such as lockdown- which may impact child and adolescent mental health. 1,529 caregivers answered an online questionnaire about emotional and behavioral symptoms of youths (4-18 years old) using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). Percentage of above-the-risk-threshold PSC scores (PSC+) were compared with a baseline measure. Associations between lockdown PSC scores and selected variables were evaluated using a linear regression analysis. PSC+ significatively increased from 13% to 34.7%, baseline to lockdown, mostly driven by depression and anxiety symptoms and with greater risk at younger ages. Youths’ and parents’ positive mental health history additionally increased this risk. In children, caregivers’ stress and depression was the stronger predictor of lockdown PSC scores; in adolescents it was the coping style. These findings suggest a significant mental health impact on children and adolescents associated with COVID-19 pandemic response. Younger ages should be closely monitored.

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confidence: 54%

COVID-19 Pandemic: Increased risk for psychopathology in Children and Adolescents?

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Tor³

et al. 2020

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“…Child mental health symptoms were measured using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17) [ 50 ]. The PSC-17 is a shorter form of the 35-item Pediatric Symptom Checklist [ 51 ] and has demonstrated good construct and criterion validity [ 52 ]. The PSC-17 is a screening measure of general mental health in children.…”

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confidence: 99%

Changes in Couple Relationship Dynamics among Low-Income Parents in a Relationship Education Program Are Associated with Decreases in Their Children’s Mental Health Symptoms

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Witnessing intimate partner violence (IPV) among parents negatively impacts millions of children in the United States each year. Low-income families are disproportionately affected by IPV compared to middle- and high-income individuals, and are beginning to be the focus of IPV secondary prevention interventions, including relationship education programs. Despite these developments, few studies have examined changes in psychosocial functioning among children of parents participating in relationship education programs. The current study examined the extent to which changes in specific couple dynamics among individuals from low-income backgrounds participating in a couple relationship education program, Within My Reach, were associated with changes in child mental health symptoms. A second purpose of this paper is to examine whether changes in parent–child relationship quality mediates the association between changes in couple dynamics and changes in child mental health difficulties. Participants (n = 347) were parents who participated in Within My Reach as part of programming offered at a large community agency. Decreases in negative couple conflict behaviors, including conflict engagement, withdrawal and compliance, over the course of the program were linked to decreases in child mental health difficulties. In addition, increases in parent–child relationship quality partially mediated the associations between decreases in compliance, as well as increase in overall couple relationship quality, and decreases in child symptoms. Community-based couple relationship education programs for low-income families can potentially have multiple positive impacts throughout the family system, including for children.

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“…The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) - 17 is a psychosocial screen designed to facilitate the recognition of emotional and behavioral problems in children [19–20]. A parent completed version of the PSC-17 was used which consists of 17 items.…”

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Quality of Life Among Parents of Adolescent and Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivors

Buchbinder

Fortier

Osann³

et al. 2017

Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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We aimed to describe the quality of life (QOL) among parents of adolescent and young adult (AYA) brain tumor survivors as well as parent, survivor, and diagnosis/treatment-related factors associated with adverse QOL. A cross-sectional study of 28 parents of AYA brain tumor survivors (who were on average 10 years post-diagnosis) was used to assess QOL. Parent QOL was measured using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global Health measure. Factors associated with adverse parent QOL were explored using logistic regression including: parent, survivor, and diagnosis/treatment-related factors. Parent QOL was within the normal range; however, 40% scored below the clinical threshold of 0.5 SD below the mean for physical and mental health. Parent perceptions of greater family impact, survivor emotional/behavioral health problems, improved cognitive function, and recurrence were associated with adverse parent physical health. Parent anger/sorrow, uncertainty, survivor emotional/behavioral health problems, speech/language problems, and recurrence were associated with adverse parent mental health. Parental emotional resources and perceptions of improved survivor peer relationships were associated with greater parent physical and mental health. The impact of a brain tumor diagnosis and treatment on the QOL of parents may be significant. Interventions are needed to ensure that the needs of parents are met.

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The PSC-17: Subscale Scores, Reliability, and Factor Structure in a New National Sample

Cited by 115 publications

References 37 publications

COVID-19 Pandemic: Increased risk for psychopathology in Children and Adolescents?

COVID-19 Pandemic: Increased risk for psychopathology in Children and Adolescents?

Changes in Couple Relationship Dynamics among Low-Income Parents in a Relationship Education Program Are Associated with Decreases in Their Children’s Mental Health Symptoms

Quality of Life Among Parents of Adolescent and Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivors

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